Explore the Family Name Colak
The meaning of Colak
1. Turkish (Çolak): nickname from çolak, a word denoting someone who had lost a hand/arm (or has it paralysed). 2. Bosniak, Croatian, and Serbian (Čolak): nickname from Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian čolak, a word of Turkish origin (see above). Compare Cholak and Kolak.
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How common is the last name Colak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Colak has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 142819 in popularity, while by 2010 it had jumped to rank 93921, a change of 34.24 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 107 in 2000 to 195 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 82.24 percent. This means that for every 100,000 people surveyed, there were 0.04 named Colak in 2000 compared to 0.07 in 2010, corresponding to a 75 percent growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,819 | #93,921 | 34.24% |
| Count | 107 | 195 | 82.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.07 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colak
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Colak between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a large majority of those with the last name Colak identified as White, at 90.65 percent. This number decreased slightly to 88.72 percent by 2010. There was a small but notable rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, going from 0 percent in 2000 to 4.62 percent and 4.10 percent respectively in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname who identified with two or more races saw a decline from 8.41 percent in 2000 to 2.56 percent in 2010. No changes were observed in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.65% | 88.72% | -2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.41% | 2.56% | -69.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |